TOURISM AND MEDIA
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UC Irvine Health Consortium Tries on a New Face
New Slogan, Website Part of Its Revamped Brand
Say hello to the new face of care—the care UC Irvine Health provides, that is, in Media and Marketing
By the Numbers - ORANGE COUNTY HOTELS & MOTELS
There are more than 400 hotels and motels in Orange County.
Quiksilver Taps Former Adidas Exec as Marketing Chief
Huntington Beach-based Quiksilver Inc. hired its first-ever chief marketing officer, capping off a string of executive hires and promotions under new Chief Executive Andy Mooney.
Auto Club Agrees to $70M Rate Reduction
The Automobile Club of Southern California has agreed to a rate change for its auto-insurance policyholders that would amount to about $70 million in cuts.
Bonnier Bolsters Motorcycle Portfolio
Bonnier Corp., publisher of Irvine-based Cycle World, acquired nine motorcycle magazines and will shift six titles in its TransWorld action sports group to GrindMedia in San Clemente.
Sage Turns Page
Software Maker’s Irvine HQ Poised for Growth Amid Consolidation, Refocus
Sage North America’s next act: addition by subtraction
Ads’ Aim: Put Recession in Rear-View Mirror
RGP Wants More Than “Modest Growth”
RGP is putting some kick into its marketing with an advertising campaign that includes its first-ever TV spots to go with print and radio buys.
Women-Owned Businesses Wanted for Annual List
ECONOMY: Subject of special report scheduled for July 8
The Business Journal is looking for Orange County-based companies that are at least 51% women-owned for our upcoming list of women-owned businesses.
PHILANTHROPY
PHILANTHROPY Column by Kim Haman
Asics National Campaign Touts New Collection
“Next” Features Training Gear, Athletes, TV Time
Asics America Corp. of Irvine is kicking off a national advertising campaign called “Next” to promote the athletic apparel manufacturer’s new collection designed for training, in Media and Marketing.
Venture Capital Conference Aims to Grow Numbers
Organizers Expect More People From Across State
This week’s presenting companies at Octane’s annual VC in the OC conference are hoping to match the fundraising success of last year’s group, in Technology
CBC Alliance Grows OC Operations With Local Buy
Strikes Deal With Bridge Commercial Properties
Coldwell Banker Commercial Alliance is beefing up its local operations by acquiring another area brokerage with a niche in representing smaller businesses, in Real Estate
By the Numbers - Businesses in Laguna Hills
There are more than 1,700 businesses in Laguna Hills, and they collectively employ about 17,800 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
